Philip J. Penrose, M.D. provides comprehensive care for Cataracts in Monterey and Salinas. Dr. Penrose is Cataract Surgeon in Monterey County, where he provides comprehensive Cataract examinations and consultations as well as Cataract Surgery for Monterey and Salinas Cataract patients at the Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center-Ryan Ranch. Dr. Penrose received his Medical Degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He maintains an academic affiliation with California Pacific Medical Center where is trains young eye surgeons in techniques of Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implantation (IOL).

Dr. Penrose treats his Cataract patients with advanced techniques of Cataract Surgery in Salinas and Monterey that requires only a very tiny incision, no patches and only eye drops for anesthesia-the “no stitch, no patch, no needle” small incision Cataract Surgery procedure-so that his patients can benefit from very quick visual recovery times with minimal interruption in their daily routines.

Dr. Penrose works to help his Cataract patients achieve their personal vision correction goals after Cataract Surgery in California. To help his Monterey and Salinas Cataract patients achieve greater independence and possibly eliminate the need for eyeglasses, reading glasses or bifocals after Cataract Surgery, Dr. Penrose often suggests implanting aspheric lens implants for those Cataract patients requiring the sharpest distance vision in dim lighting conditions, astigmatism correcting toric lens implants for those Cataract patients with significant amounts of astigmatism or near vision presbyopia correcting Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL), such as the Crystalens® Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL and the AcrySof®ReSTOR® Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL) for those Cataract patients wishing to have greater range of distance, arm’s length and near vision correction after Cataract Surgery without eyeglasses.

Dr. Penrose is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Monterey and Salinas Cataract patients wishing to learn more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL) will find that Monterey Cataract Surgeon Philip Penrose, M.D. provides a thorough Cataract examination and consultation and is conveniently located for patients from throughout the peninsula area including Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Prunedale, Hollister, Marina, Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Moss Landing, Seaside and Watsonville California.

Cataract Surgery today is one of the most common and successful types of surgery performed in the United States. As with any surgery, it is important to fully understand its risks, benefits and complications. Please call and schedule a Cataract Examination and Consultation with Dr. Penrose by phoning at 831.372.1500 or 831.373.0183.